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- Days to maturity
- 75–78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brandy Boy is Burpee's 2002 F1 hybrid built on the Brandywine model, pairing pink beefsteak fruit and potato-leaf foliage with hybrid vigor. Fruit is large, around 16 ounces and five and a half inches across, on indeterminate vines that need a tall stake or cage. One reference lists the fruit as red, but the breeder describes it as pink. A main-season choice for gardeners who want Brandywine flavor with more dependable yields.
Brandy Boy traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs a tall stake
- Pink beefsteak fruit around 16 ounces
- Potato-leaf foliage
- Brandywine-type F1 hybrid from Burpee, 2002
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Boy this page | 75–78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Brandy Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Brandy Boy?
Brandy Boy is Burpee's 2002 F1 hybrid built on the Brandywine model, pairing pink beefsteak fruit and potato-leaf foliage with hybrid vigor. Fruit is large, around 16 ounces and five and a half inches across, on indeterminate vines that need a tall stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Brandy Boy?
Brandy Boy is listed at 75–78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Brandy Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Brandy Boy: 75–78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Brandy Boy good for?
Brandy Boy is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.